Germanic · Boy name
Garrett
“spear strength”
About the name Garrett
Garrett is derived from an English and Irish surname that traces back to the medieval given names Gerard and Gerald, both of Germanic origin. Gerard combines the elements ‘ger’, meaning ‘spear’, and ‘hard’, meaning ‘brave’ or ‘strong’. In Ireland, Garrett became associated with the prominent FitzGerald family, and Garret was a traditional first name among the Earls of Kildare, such as Garret Mór FitzGerald. The name was also borne by Garret Hobart, who served as Vice President of the United States.
- Meaning
- spear strength
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- GAR-it(2 syl.)
Middle names for Garrett
- Garrett Michael
- Garrett James
- Garrett Alexander
- Garrett Thomas
- Garrett Ryan
Questions about Garrett
- What does Garrett mean?
- Garrett is a Germanic name meaning "spear strength".
- How do you pronounce Garrett?
- Garrett is pronounced GAR-it, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Garrett?
- Variants of Garrett include Garret.
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